Local Family Farms & Ranches near Ledbetter, TX (20)

The Perry family takes pride in their passion and calling as farmers and beekeepers. If you visit Better Days Farm, which is located in Burton, Texas (halfway between Houston and Austin), you will see their flock of healthy, free-range chickens, even the chickshaw the chickens use so that they can enjoy free-ranging under the warm sunshine, and eggs of different colors - colored by nature, as they call it. If you are looking for organic, farm-fresh eggs and chicken, visit Better Days Farm. This business is a great partner for anyone looking to locally source fresh eggs and chickens.

The farmers have over 30 years of experience in running a ranch. Therefore, the Bar J Ranch knows exactly how to provide the best cattle care.For that, they are able to greatly improve their beef's omega-3 and CLA content up to 500% more than normal grain cows. While omega-3 reduces the risks of heart disease, research shows CLA is anti-carcinogenic.What's best about the ranch is the convenient shipping options. Currently, they serve the metropolitan parts of Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Waco, and Brazos Valley.Call or send them an email to check for availability.

Four generations of the Frerichs family have been milking Jersey cows just outside La Grange for over 65 years. Today, 100 cows are milked twice every day at the farm. They sell Artisanal products like Milk, Eggs, and Cheese. They turned the love for their Jersey cows into something they can share with you. The Frerichs at The Jersey Barnyard are some of the best people you will find around La Grange. Their passion for the American farm and all that it stands for are obvious. They are super hard working and love to share their love for the farm life and farm fresh products with people from all walks of life. You can book a tour at the farm and interact with guinea hens, chickens, ducks, turkeys, piglets, lambs and of course, milk cows!

Experienced in several operational segments of ranching, Diamond A Ranch is finally here to produce beef for regular consumers.In the past, they have been in Brahman cattle production, cow crossbreeding, heifer replacements, auction market management, calves conditioning, and livestock transportation.In 2016, Jerry and Julie Armstrong decided to offer the cattle they produce directly to the local consumers. Since then, they have found a new rewarding motivation to continue raising grass-fed beef.If you want to try their beef, log on to their website to order online. Easy-and-convenient, you can get farm-fresh meat without going to the market.

New Leaf Nursery is a local nursery with a focus on herb plants, along with Texas natives. Also your source at the market for gardening advice from a Texas Certified Nursery Professional. You will be amazed at "such beautiful plants" and will learn so much from "knowledgeable folks". This place has "great herbal plants and great owners to work with". They also sell their plants at the La Grange, Texas Farmer's Market and also at the Brenham Farmers Market. You will thank them "for growing, caring for, and sharing such great plants!" They also have free range USDA processed turkeys for sale. Check out their Facebook page for the details. 

"Granny's Garden is so friendly and flexible and are helping" anyone to "achieve" their "healthy eating goals". You will be "really pleased with the quality of Granny's Garden's produce as well as the service". You will also "love the concept and ease of pick-up". They have "delicious veggies and farm fresh eggs" as well as "locally grown, organic veggies in the winter!" You will "also love surprises - and a box of healthy treats is a perfect surprise". "The produce has been wonderful and there's even been seasonal fruit -- peaches! figs! melons! -- in the share!"

Comanche Oaks is one of the first organic growers in Texas that the state has certified, Comanche Oaks continues to provide organic produce today! The history of the farm dates back to 1987 when the farmer, Mr. Caldwell, sat beneath giant oak trees. Back then, his thoughts were only about the name he'll choose for the flourishing garden he is building. Today, happy customers say that they enjoy the herbs and vegetables from the farm. Some of the crowd favorites from the farm are bee pollen, fresh chamomile, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes, and moringa oil. Their customers are also generally happy with the farmers' disposition. Visit them today!

Edendell Farm is a CSA (community-supported agriculture) with a bigger goal. They also offer a program called 'Farm Share.' Farmshare means sharing their farm with them.Through Farm Share, they are able to teach people who like to learn how to farm. These include people who couldn't have otherwise afforded a land. It is a 2-year program where they help people learn the different aspects involved in farming.In addition, they offer Harvest Share for people to pay in advance in order to get a share of their produce during the harvest season.If you like a share of their products or their farmland, be sure to check their website!

Plum Fabulous Foods remains steadfast in their mission to provide "real, nourishing, organic food for your family."  They do it through their dedicated "service, networking and education in organic gardening, family farming and healthy food production."  They have earned praises from their buyers with their practices as they "approach farming with the same reverence that our great great great grandparents did with respect for the soil". Their products include different types of bread, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, basil, Swiss chard, oregano, okra and more! "Amazing organic produce, delicious homemade breads, and wonderful classes! Such a sweet family with a heart for helping others!"

L&M Bertsch Farm offers fresh honey and produce at the LaGrange Farmer's Market.  The bright colors of the fresh fruits and vegetables are certainly a feast for the eyes with their tomato, pepper, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, eggplant, watermelon, blackberry, and more!  Also available is raw honey that is assuredly unprocessed and unaltered.  They then put their own twist to this product by making a Habanero Infused Honey, from the habanero peppers harvested from their garden.  Visit their farm and check out their social media page for more updates on them.

While the farm came to fruition in 1984, its owners have been practicing organic farming since the 1970s. For this reason, Indian Hills farm has always been organic since its inception. In 2001, they finally became a certified organic farm.Currently, the farm sells a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. They have fruits like figs, pears, lemons,  and persimmons. They also grow lettuces, eggplants, zucchinis, Asian cucumbers, and heirloom tomatoes. Their tomato varieties are a real hit! Their Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Caspian Pink, and Mortgage Lifter are incredibly flavorful.They also raise cattle like purebred Angus and Devon/Angus cross. They have a closed herd so you can be sure all of their beef is from the farm and not bought from somewhere else.

In the stunning hills of Fayette County, sits the Yonder Way Farm. In just a few miles, there goes a farm offering 100% grass-finished beef and pastured pork, eggs, and other poultry animals. The farm's fully irrigated pastures guarantee greener grass whole-year-round. Their pork and chicken are 100% USDA Certified organic.Jason and Lynsey Kramer manage and own the Yonder Way Farm. It all started in 2006 when the family moved to the country after extensive research on how to live a simpler life. Currently, they ship to Brenham, Houston, Austin, College Station, and San Antonio. A happy customer said, "Looking forward to getting our meat from here for a long time. Just the right amount of fat and reasonably priced."

Whether you are looking for good beef or looking for services like artificial insemination or sires for hire for your own cattle business, KD Bar Cattle Company is the company you should get in touch with. What they offer the quality of their products are the results of years of experience raising cattle in Texas. There is no substitute for experience in teaching you how to do things right and as a result, the people of Caldwell, Texas knows where to buy great quality beef.

With a goal of raising animals with love, dignity, respect, kindness, and care, the Mockingbird Farm was born. The owners of Mockingbird Farms believed that a happy animal leads to healthier meat. According to the owners, they name, pet, and hug their animals to give them the best treatment, love, and respect.Kristie and Nolan help each other in running the small farm. They raise heritage pork as they have been around long before industrial agriculture. On the other hand, they grow the Murray Grey cattle breed as well. Finally, their famous chicken meat and eggs are from several heritage breeds like Delawares, Buff Orpingtons, Black Australorps, and Barred Plymouth Rock.All of their animals are allowed to forage on spacious pasture land all their life and are supplemented with non-GMO, non-soy, gluten-free feed.

Mockingbird Farm, which is located in Paige, Texas, is a small farm that sells pastured meat (pork, chicken, and beef).  If you want quality pastured pork and beef but you are unable to visit the farm, don't worry. Mockingbird Farm delivers to different locations in Texas, like Austin, Bastrop, Elgin, New Braunfels, Georgetown, San Marcos, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Dripping Springs. They have different cuts of beef (for stewing, for stir-fry, and ground beef) and pork (belly, bone-in chops, ham hocks, ham roast, and ground pork). They also have pan sausage and sausage links.

Jane and Terry Levan run Dewberry Hills Farm, and call their pastured chickens an “omnivore’s delight”. Passionate at what they do despite the labor-intensive process, they claim to only grow “really good chicken”. They never use hormones or antibiotics on the birds they raise, and only use a special grain mix to supplement their chickens’ diet of green grass. They don’t use pesticides on their grazing areas, too! The birds move freely in their movable chicken pens. During harvest, they process them onsite.Being close to Austin, one can find them at the various farmers’ markets and co-op grocery stores in Austin. Better yet, find them at some of Austin's better restaurants.

With a farm history that roots back to the 1800s, the Shirttail Creek farm is home to a rich pasture. It has been around for generations. They allow their chickens to graze outside 24/7 and let cows live in fields 365 days a year. Therefore, your purchase will always be healthy and nutritions.At the farm, they move all of the chickens on the farm by hand to new grass twice a day. They also supplement them with non-GMO soy feed.From bone-in roasts, short ribs, brisket, eggs, pounds of ground meat, and whole chickens, all of their products are top-notch pasture quality. Catch them at Hope Farmers Market on Sundays!